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How to get fromBarnstaple to Bournemouthby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    5h 29m
    £31–43

  2. Drive 110.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Bournemouthcar car 110.3 mi
    2h 29m
    £27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    7h 29m
    £48–115

  4. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 30m
    £59–140

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 20m

Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Westover Road via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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